The TOP 100 sights and attractions in Germany

Situated in the heart of Europe, Germany has plenty of fantastic tourist attractions and unique sights to offer. Visitors from all over the world travel to Germany to see architectural treasures and fascinating places of natural beauty. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is interested in gathering the most popular attractions and has its international visitors name their German favorites. 15,000 named their personal favorite. The 100 most mentioned were put together into Germany’s top 100 attractions in our new app. Attractions and sights that received the same number of votes also share the same ranking position. The app is available on our website for both Apple and Android devices.

With the TOP 100 app, you can find out about the most popular attractions in Germany. It is packed with information about these great places to visit, including a brief description, opening times, admission prices and directions. The app also includes mobile vouchers offering discounts on admission tickets, guided walks and rental cars. Moreover the app provides free daily updates on news and events in Destination Germany!

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The most popular sights for 2013!

The results of the rankings for the TOP 100 for 2013 are updated. Voting was possible worldwide on our website and also via Facebook. We just announced the results of the ranking. Find out more in our press release.

The content of this side will be updated and the new Voting for 2014 is going to start soon.

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Hohenzollern Castle

Fortified with a multitude of towers and turrets, Hohenzollern Castle sits in splendour almost 900 metres above the Swabian Alb. This is a storybook fortress from the heyday of the neo-Gothic.

Kurfürstendamm with Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and KaDeWe in Berlin

A neo-Romanesque masterwork with Gothic elements, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was consecrated on 1 September 1895. Its impressive mosaics, reliefs and sculptures were created by famous artists. In November 1943, however, the church was destroyed in a bombing raid. Its ruined tower was turned into a memorial and is now one of the signature attractions in the west of Berlin. The new Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church designed by Egon Eiermann was consecrated in December 1961. It is famous for its blue glass walls and the incredible acoustics inside – standing in the centre of a bustling metropolis, you could hear a pin drop.

In the Bavarian town of Günzburg, one hour from Munich and Stuttgart, there's a land where everyone can be a true hero – LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort, which was awarded the Parkscout Public Award for the 'most child-friendly theme park' in 2012 and is ideal for ages four and above.

Düsseldorf becomes the focus of the fashion world when the city reveals the latest in designer fashion and high-street trends. 'The Gallery Düsseldorf' emerged from Igedo (the world's biggest fashion show in its day) and is now a biannual event that attracts international fashion designers and buyers in their droves to the Rhine city.

The Hermannshöhen (literally ‘Hermann’s Rise’) is made up of two ridge walks – the Hermannsweg and the Eggeweg. One of the most beautiful walking trails in Germany, it has been awarded the ‘Wanderbares Deutschland’ seal of quality.

Potsdamer Platz, which was redeveloped after German reunification, paints a compelling picture of Berlin's architectural history. In the 1920s it was a bustling transport hub and one of the busiest squares in Europe in terms of traffic.

The Gothic Minster has been a dominant feature in the centre of Ulm for centuries and is the town's most famous landmark. It is also known far and wide for having the tallest church tower in the world: the 'Finger of God' stretches up to the skies reaching a height of almost 162 metres. This stunning piece of architecture is complemented by a number of exquisite art treasures inside the church. The minster is also famous for its 15th century choir stalls by Jörg Syrlin. The carved busts in particular are considered masterpieces of art history.